We've now got 85 members, but only the 'Usual Suspects' post regularly. Any idea's on how to encourage new and quite members to participate?

Here's my thoughts so far, but would welcome suggestions -

1. Send PM to all inactive users, reminding them were still here, getting busier and would love to hear from them2. Admin/members greet new members on registration in welcome board rather than waiting for them to introduce themselves - (Ice-breaker )3. Now I'm stuck Help appreciated

I think they are both good ideas. How about sending a newsletter type thing by email with a bit of information, some photos and maybe little snippets of the last 10 posts or similar. It would give a variety of information so might be more likely to get more peoples attention and bring them in. Another forum I post on does a newsletter once a month. If you don't want to receive it you can opt out in your profile or through a link in the email

I'm not sure if we've had a newsletter since you joined, HA. Keef was doing a lovely job, but unfortunately personal circumstances have called him away in the last couple of months. It was good though, and did get a lot of people on checking the forum, even if they didn't post.

If anyone has anything they would like to write to go into the newsletter (even if you think it might be of no interest to other people!) i'm sure Suz would welcome a bit of input

well maybe forget about the silent members and look for new members!i only found this forum by chance,maybe poll everyone on how they found the forum to try to advertise it a bit more???just a suggestion

ya good idea i found it through derek telling me so best ask him how he found it . i must say i really enjoy this forum and consider you allpart of my quail friends that are alway here if ever i need one of you wonderful place great advice very friendly what else can you ask for.